Job summary Fixed term contract/secondment opportunity for 12 months This is an externally funded project which is part of a national pilot to improve the management of sudden cardiac death families. This role is an exciting opportunity to help lead on our regional Inherited Cardiac Conditions (ICC) working closely with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and Genomic Medicine Service Alliance (GMSA). The role is a 12-month fixed term position and ongoing funding will be explored. The post will involve working with pathologists, coroners, and Intensive care units when patients with aborted sudden cardiac death tend to be cared for. If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported. Main duties of the job As post holder, your duties will include: Co-ordinate pathways with both internal and external stake holders to design pathways To work closely with the external evaluation of the pilot To work closely with coroners, coroners' officers and intensive care teams to ensure appropriate sample collect, storage and transport, and liaison with clinical services to deliver a standardizes and holistic pathway for at risk families. To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture. About us Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 237-24-M1784 Job locations Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital Colney Lane Norwich NR4 7UY Job description Job responsibilities To lead, oversee and work as part of a sector wide multidisciplinary team to deliver the local element of a national pilot project to improve the management of SCD families. The postholder will work closely with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) project management team, national and regional leads as well as the GMSA clinical leads to ensure seamless delivery in the East of England. To specifically work with local coroners, coroners officers and intensive care teams in the sector to ensure appropriate sample collection, storage and transport, and liaison with clinical services to deliver a standardised and holistic pathway for at risk families. To liaise with the Genomic Laboratory Hub to ensure that samples are received and processed in a timely manner, and that any delays to sample reporting are communicated to the families. To work with stakeholders across the East of England to design pathways and help disseminate them across the sector, working with GMSA education and training leads to develop and deliver a programme of education to support implementation. The Lead Nurse will work with the BHF commissioned evaluation of the service redesign and present findings to the cardiac networks, individual trusts and the wider GMSA board members. Support the investigation of complaints/PALS enquiries, clinical/nonclinical incidents (including radiation) and near misses. Ensures that issues arising from the investigation are suitable addressed and also used as an opportunity to improve and learn within the service. Some of these issues can be of a complex nature. Provide leadership and vision to ensure a high quality, coordinated service. This will include supporting the further development of cardiac nurses across the GMSA. Be responsible for the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines endorsed through the cardiovascular GMSA steering group. Please see the attached job description for full details. Job description Job responsibilities To lead, oversee and work as part of a sector wide multidisciplinary team to deliver the local element of a national pilot project to improve the management of SCD families. The postholder will work closely with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) project management team, national and regional leads as well as the GMSA clinical leads to ensure seamless delivery in the East of England. To specifically work with local coroners, coroners officers and intensive care teams in the sector to ensure appropriate sample collection, storage and transport, and liaison with clinical services to deliver a standardised and holistic pathway for at risk families. To liaise with the Genomic Laboratory Hub to ensure that samples are received and processed in a timely manner, and that any delays to sample reporting are communicated to the families. To work with stakeholders across the East of England to design pathways and help disseminate them across the sector, working with GMSA education and training leads to develop and deliver a programme of education to support implementation. The Lead Nurse will work with the BHF commissioned evaluation of the service redesign and present findings to the cardiac networks, individual trusts and the wider GMSA board members. Support the investigation of complaints/PALS enquiries, clinical/nonclinical incidents (including radiation) and near misses. Ensures that issues arising from the investigation are suitable addressed and also used as an opportunity to improve and learn within the service. Some of these issues can be of a complex nature. Provide leadership and vision to ensure a high quality, coordinated service. This will include supporting the further development of cardiac nurses across the GMSA. Be responsible for the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines endorsed through the cardiovascular GMSA steering group. Please see the attached job description for full details. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Experience of working as an ICC nurse. Specialist Courses in Service Centre / Cardiology. Advanced communication course. Desirable Counselling qualification. Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks e.g. human tissue act. Experience Essential Clinical and operational management experience. Attitude, aptitude Essential Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Experience of working as an ICC nurse. Specialist Courses in Service Centre / Cardiology. Advanced communication course. Desirable Counselling qualification. Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks e.g. human tissue act. Experience Essential Clinical and operational management experience. Attitude, aptitude Essential Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Address Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital Colney Lane Norwich NR4 7UY Employer's website https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)